How to Keep Your Kid's Toys Organized Once and for All

We know what you're thinking: Those toys would never stay organized. But Jen Jones swears that this system wrangles kids' stuff for good.

By
Jen Jones

Jan 9, 2017

With three boys of my own, I know what it's like living with Legos scattered throughout every inch of the house (and stepping on them — ouch). My strategy for dealing with it is to create a home for every type of toy, so your kids know exactly where to find — and put away — their favorite board game, race car, or dress-up costume. The benefits are twofold: You'll finally get to see your floor again, and you'll hear a lot less "Mom, where's my..."

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Add Display Shelves

Be sure the spelling-bee award and the airplane model that took forever to make bask in the spotlight on a high shelf. Stack board games and fragile items here, too.Floating shelves ($36.95; atgstores.com).

Use Double-Duty Storage

For an organizer that's also a bench, turn a bookshelf on its side. Sort playthings by type in lightweight bins, and bale each with an image of what's inside so even the littles ones can help straighten up.Shelf ($59.99; ikea.com). Fabric drawers ($8.45; wayfair.com).

Hang Up Plushies

Tucked into a smart wall-mounted rubber strap (or four,depending on the size of yotur zoo), stuffed animals get up and off the bed but are still easy for small hands to grab. Strap ($31.63; yliving.com).

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